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New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Scotland have now been eliminated from contention for a top-two spot in the competition after Ireland won the competition, resulting in two wins out of five games in the Qualifier, as stated. ICC website. After Ireland had wasted a promising beginning, Laura Delany Her late surge (57*) helped maintain their calm, while Kathryn Bryce’s exceptional all-around performance (131* and 3/49) almost led her team to victory. As qualification chances hang in the balance, Scotland won the toss and elected to bat first in their final tournament match against Ireland . However, they got off to a shaky start as Ireland hit early, dismissing both openers rapidly one after another. Ava Canning Then took the important wicket of Sarah Bryce, cutting down Scotland Up to 19 from 3. Ailsa Lister and Kathryn Bryce stabilized the innings with a crucial 62-run stand, however, two ra...

New Delhi [India] April 18 (ANI): The inaugural Indian Premier League ( IPL ) season was held in 2008, a year after the first T20 World Cup, and has since grown into a global cricketing phenomenon. It has led to a kind of revolution in the shortest format of the game, also giving overseas players a chance to experience Indian conditions. Eight city-based franchises took part in the first edition, Mumbai Indians ( MI ), Chennai Super Kings ( CSK Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ), Rajasthan Royals ( RR ), Delhi Daredevils (currently known as Delhi Capitals), Royal Challengers Bangalore ( RCB ), Kings XI Punjab (currently known as Punjab Kings), and Deccan Chargers ( DC H). The Deccan Chargers were substituted with Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH ) in 2013. Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL trophy. The tournament made an instant impact, blending competitive cricket with entertainment to capture the imagination o...

The COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship taking place in Windhoek, Namibia between May 10 and May 17 will offer promising young talents in the area an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, possibly catching the attention of a national senior team coach. In the past, the championship has frequently achieved this feat, as players who performed exceptionally well subsequently made rapid contributions to their country's senior national team. Below is a list featuring the top scorers from each of the last four tournaments dating back to the first one held in Mauritius in 2019. JESSICA WADE (SOUTH AFRICA) - 10 OBJECTIVES Wade from South Africa participated in the championships held in 2019 and 2020, scoring five goals in each year, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Six years ago, she led her team into the finals, only to lose against dominant Uganda. However, she was unable to replicate this success in 2020 when her squad ended up fi...

The National Council on Sports has officially capped the number of sports at 32 for the 2024 National Sports Festival. This decision aims to ensure consistency and strategic direction for Nigeria’s leading multisport competition. The PUNCH reports. The choice was made at an Emergency Meeting conducted on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, subsequent to a presentation of a memo by the National Sports Commission. The NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, signed a statement confirming that the 32 sports will include 27 mandatory events along with up to five additional optional ones, which can be selected by the hosting state. The policy is based on Rule 11 from the 2024 National Sports Festival’s overall guidelines and regulations, as confirmed again by the Council at their recent gathering. This particular rule had been first approved during an earlier Extraordinary Council session conducted in Benin City back in 2019. The mandatory sports for inclusion w...

On April 17, Arslan Ash, the renowned PakistaniTekken 8 player, disclosed that he would not be participating in two significant esports competitions scheduled for 2025. According to him, unresolved visa issues are preventing his attendance at both the Riyadh Gamers8 and Evo Japan events. The lack of Arslan, one of the leading figures in the global Tekken community, is a letdown for both spectators and event planners. Earlier successes this year had set high hopes for his performance in upcoming tournaments. In an announcement posted on X (previously known as Twitter), he conveyed his vexation over the visa issues that led to his withdrawal. Arsalan mentioned, “Despite my best efforts to attend, I ran intovisa issues once more.” He recognized the difficulties that South Asian participants often face when trying to join international competitions. Such obstacles underscore a larger problem impacting numerous esports competitors from less developed countries. Even with this hu...

In preparation for the upcoming 35th National Games, the Sports Board Punjab has initiated training camps across 21 different sports categories in Lahore. Meanwhile, Faisalabad is hosting camps focused on kabaddi, taekwondo, volleyball, and handball. This information was shared by Director General of Sports Punjab, Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry, who visited several facilities including those within the Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC). Currently, more than 600 male and female participants are undergoing intensive coaching under experienced trainers. Following this two-week program, approximately 485 high-performing individuals will be chosen to compete as representatives of Punjab at the National Games set to take place in Karachi between May 1st and 9th, 2025. The athletes are participating in both early morning and late evening sessions dedicated to honing advanced skills and enhancing physical fitness. Under the supervision of Director Admin Dr. M Kaleem, Director Sports Rana ...

Kathmandu, April 16 -- On Tuesday, Pokhara Thunders FC desperately needed a win when they went up against Butwal Lumbini FC in their final match of the sixth and last game in the single round-robin format of the Nepal Super League Season 3. Pokhara's chances of advancing to the next round depended on this important match. However, for Butwal Lumbini, the game didn’t carry much significance. Having begun their campaign with a scoreless tie against Jhapa FC, they proceeded to lose each of their subsequent matches. Consequently, their chances of advancing to the next stage were already extinguished. Nonetheless, they remained determined to secure at least a moral victory. However, that did not come to pass, and they ended up at the bottom as they lost the game with a score of 0-2. On Tuesday, Ayush Ghalan and William Biassi, each scoring via headers, propelled Pokhara into the third spot. With this victory, Pokhara has accumulated eight points from six matches. Meanwhile...

Coach Fidele Nyirimana from Kepler VC firmly believes that his team will impress during their first participation in the upcoming Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship scheduled between April 17th and 30th in Misurata, Libya. Alongside APR VC, these two teams will represent Rwanda at this prestigious continental event following the withdrawal of Rwanda Energy Group (REG). Following their final practice session on Tuesday at NPC gymnasium in Remera prior to heading off to Misurata, Nyirimana assured Times Sport reporters, "Our preparations were thorough via several friendly games leading up to the tournament; thus, our club feels adequately equipped to face the challenge." Although new to such competitions, Kepler boasts talents like opposite hitter Wickliffe Dusenge and middle blocker John Nkurunziza—athletes whose previous experiences include playing alongside Gisagara when they clinched a historic bronze medal in an earlier iteration of this championship. Furthermor...

The MTN Champs Season 3 Lagos Continental Relays came to an end on April 12, 2025, featuring a lively closing ceremony held at the Yabatech Sports Complex. The occasion represented a significant milestone for sports in Nigeria, highlighting the introduction of Olympic-sanctioned mixed relay races and displaying remarkable prowess among athletes competing in different track and field disciplines. On the concluding day, fierce rivalry combined with fun activities attracted families, friends, and employees from MTN Nigeria to watch. Attendees relished live tunes, recreational games, and were particularly excited about the eagerly awaited MTN Staff Relay race. Teams representing various sections vied for accolades and pride during this event. In the end, The Innovators triumphed spectacularly, securing first place honors in both men’s and women’s divisions. The MTN executives likewise took part in the festivities, engaging in 50-meter dashes a...

Morocco’s under-17 national squad progressed to the finals of the African Youth Championship following their victory over Côte d'Ivoire via penalty kicks with a score of 4–3 on Monday at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The game concluded without any goals during regular playtime. The youthful Atlas Lions controlled large portions of the opening period, generating multiple opportunities, among them an instance that almost opened the scoring. Nonetheless, despite maintaining ball control, the initial stanza concluded scoreless, as Coach Nabil Baha’s team failed to capitalize on these attempts. In the latter part of the game, Morocco kept up the pressure but was unable to score, ultimately leading the match directly into a penalty shootout. During the shootout, Morocco remained composed to narrowly defeat Côte d'Ivoire and secure a spot in the finals, where they will meet Mali. Earlier in the day, the West African team progressed with a 2–0 victory over Burkina Faso. ...

The 2025 COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, running from May 10-17. This marks the sixth occasion that a championship for this age group will be held in the area. We emphasize the figures related to the crucial contest for nurturing young athletes' growth. 0 - You won't miss any part of the tournament as all matches will be streamed live on FIFA+. 0 - Currently, there isn’t an official African Women’s Under-17 Championship; instead, teams compete through series of home-and-away knock-out matches to secure their spots at the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup biennially. The upcoming world tournament is scheduled for 2025 in Morocco, where Zambia has advanced to the final phase of qualifiers and will be up against Benin. 1 - Uganda emerged as the first champions of the COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship when they defeated South Africa with a score of 2-1 in the final match held in Mauritius in ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra), India - April 14 (ANI): Goregaon Sports Club emerged as the winning team in the 31st GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club Badminton Tournament after beating the host club Bombay Gymkhana A 2-1 victory in the Elite Cup Team Championship finals. Aparna Popat , Mangirish Palekar Manoj Nachanekar enjoyed a successful tournament and emerged victorious in two categories at this top-tier Inter-Club Championship, which was organized by Badminton Gurukul, according to an announcement. Sanjeev Mahajan and Bhagwan S provided GSC A strong beginning saw them beat Gautam Laud and Faisal Sidique with scores of 21-18, 14-21, 21-19 in an intense three-game match. Nonetheless, Shailesh Daga and Ayaz Bilawala leveled the game for hosts Bombay Gym A after they defeated Leroy D'Sa and Hemant Duggal 21-14, 21-18. Ultimately, it came down to Rajesh Bhanushali and Abhishek Sharma, who secured the championship for their team. G...